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Defense Secretary Ash Carter participates in a discussion on America's growing security network in the Asia-Pacific with Mary Boies, Council on Foreign Relations board member, following a speech in New York City, April 8, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter participates in a discussion on America's growing security network in the Asia-Pacific with Mary Boies, Council on Foreign Relations board member, following a speech in New York City, April 8, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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